Rugs by material

Browsing rugs by material is the fastest way to narrow down 438 designs to the handful that suit your room: our catalogue spans wool, viscose, bamboo silk, cotton and cowhide, part of all our designer rugs at outlet prices. Whether you want warmth underfoot in a bedroom or a lustrous finish in a living room, the fibre decides the feel before the colour or the pattern does.

Rugs by material: the decisive choice for your room

Material comes before colour and pattern once you have measured your space. Wool rugs account for 267 of our 438 models, making wool the backbone of the catalogue. Viscose follows with 111 models, prized for its sheen, while bamboo silk brings a soft lustre across 78 designs. Synthetic fibres such as polyester and polyamide cover 72 rugs for busy rooms, cotton totals 26, and cowhide runs to 12 pieces. These six groups cover the full range on offer, from the softest bedroom piece to the hardest-wearing hallway runner.

Each fibre changes how a rug behaves underfoot and in the light. Wool holds warmth and bounces back after footsteps, which suits a living room used daily. Viscose, sometimes called vegetable silk, catches the light and shows depth in geometric motifs. Bamboo silk shares that sheen with an even softer hand, well suited to a bedroom. Cotton stays light and flat, suited to low-traffic corners, while cowhide brings a natural hide texture rather than a woven pile. Choosing between them starts with how the room is actually used, not with the picture alone.

Wool, viscose and bamboo silk compared

Synthetic fibres and cotton compared

MaterialModels availableTypical feel
Wool267Warm, resilient, natural
Viscose111Glossy, soft sheen
Bamboo silk78Silky, light-reflecting
Synthetic fibres72Dense, easy upkeep
Cotton26Light, flat weave
Cowhide12Natural hide

Wool, viscose and bamboo silk make up the largest share of this selection, with synthetic fibres, cotton and cowhide completing the range for more specific uses.

  • A wool rug for a living room that needs warmth underfoot.
  • A viscose or bamboo silk rug for a bedroom with soft light.
  • A cotton rug for a reading corner or a child's room.
  • A cowhide rug for a single statement piece near an entrance.

How rugs by material are made: hand-woven, hand-tufted, hand-knotted

Fabrication sits alongside material on every product page. Hand-woven rugs make up 168 of our models, hand-tufted 127, and hand-knotted 91. A hand-tufted rug has its yarn pushed through a backing cloth by hand, then the pile is sheared to an even velvet. A hand-woven rug is built on a hand loom, often flat or with a light relief. A hand-knotted rug is built knot by knot on a loom. The technique and the fibre together decide the final weight and the way the rug sits on the floor.

The Harmony rug pairs wool and viscose, hand-knotted, available in 140x200 and 200x300. It shows how a single piece combines two fibres for a layered finish.

Rugs by material paired with colour and style

Once the fibre is set, colour and pattern finish the decision. Grey leads with 114 models, beige follows with 99, then white, brown, blue and black. Designer and geometric patterns are the two largest style groups in the catalogue, followed by plain and low pile finishes for a quieter room.

Refine further on rugs by colour once the material suits your room.

Narrow the look further still on rugs by style, from designer to geometric to plain. Both pages work from the same 438 models shown here, sorted by a different criterion.

The Up Square rug combines wool and cotton in a patchwork construction, available in 140x200, a reminder that material choice often precedes colour and pattern rather than the other way round.

Browse rugs by material: wool, viscose, bamboo silk and other fibres

Each material has its own page with the full range of sizes and colours. Start there once you know which fibre suits your room, then come back to compare against colour or style if needed.

Wool rugs cover the largest share of the catalogue, from plain weaves to detailed geometric designs.

Viscose rugs bring sheen to geometric and plain designs alike, often paired with wool for depth.

Bamboo silk rugs suit bedrooms and quiet corners where a softer hand matters more than durability.

For a different, rougher texture, see jute rugs on their own dedicated page.

Measure your room first. Then choose the fibre that matches how you live in that space, before settling on colour or pattern.

Frequently asked questions about rugs by material

What material are rugs made of?

Rugs in this catalogue are made of wool, viscose, bamboo silk, synthetic fibres such as polyester and polyamide, cotton, or cowhide. Wool is the most common, found in 267 of our 438 models. Viscose and bamboo silk bring a soft sheen, while cotton and synthetic fibres suit lighter use. Each material changes the feel underfoot and the way light plays across the surface.

What are the best rug materials?

There is no single best material, only the one suited to your room. Wool offers warmth and resilience for a living room or bedroom. Viscose and bamboo silk add sheen and depth to geometric or designer patterns. Cotton stays light for low-traffic corners, and cowhide suits a single statement piece near an entrance.

Does the fabrication technique matter as much as the material?

Yes, fabrication shapes how a rug feels and lasts alongside the fibre itself. Hand-tufted rugs have a dense, even velvet. Hand-woven rugs are often flat, with a light relief. Hand-knotted rugs are built knot by knot on a loom. Material and technique work together on every product page.

Is it possible to combine material with colour or style choices?

Yes, once you have chosen a material, colour and style refine the selection further. Grey and beige lead the colour range, while designer and geometric patterns dominate the styles. Browse rugs by colour or rugs by style after settling on the fibre that suits your room, so the final choice matches both your space and your taste.

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